Auto Record Generation

Overview

Summary

Key Value
Official Name auto-record-generation
Short Description Module that allows for a new record to be generated in another project (or the same project) on a flagging field being saved. Allows for data fields to be transferred to the new record as well.
Author John Doe <jdoe@somewhere.edu>
Homepage URL https://github.com/vanderbilt-redcap/auto-record-generation
Most Recent Update 2023-11-29
Version Number v1.8
Complexity Medium
Setup Time NA
Viewable by Users? Yes
Security Risks None
Does data leave REDCap? No

Description

Module that allows for a new record to be generated in another project (or the same project) on a flagging field being saved. Allows for data fields to be transferred to the new record as well.

User Notes

Enabling the Module (after installation)

To use this module in REDCap, enable the auto-record-generation module in the External Modules page of your REDCap project.

Searching for the module
Search for the "auto-record-generation" module (enlarged image)
Post module installation dialog
"auto-record-generation" module post-installation dialog(enlarged image)

After selecting "Enable a module", you can search for and enable the Auto Record Generation module.

Searching for the module
Search for the "auto-record-generation" module (enlarged image)
Post module installation dialog
"auto-record-generation" module post-installation dialog(enlarged image)

Below is a video walk through using the Auto Record Generation external module REDCap project.

Video walkthrough for the "Auto Record Generation" module (video on Box)

Technical Notes

Common Troubleshooting Issues

  • No known difficulty points

Module Setup Notes

  1. This module requires a secondary project, creation of new fields in the REDCap project and configuration within the external module configuration page

Updated on August 7, 2025